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With five wins in seven matches and no losses at home, the Rangers have made a great start to the new season. However, on October 14, New Yorkers will face Tampa Bay, which has won four times in a row after a bad start. Moreover, only recently the teams had already played each other, and then the Lightning got five goals at once. Will the new meeting be as productive? We understand the betting tip and select the bid
Command Analysis
New York Rangers
Four home matches means four wins. Mike Sullivan's team is still doing great at Madison Square Garden, although they have already faced serious difficulties during the season. The main problem is with Igor Shesterkin, who is out of action until the end of the season. However, this has not affected the performance so far. The Rangers scored 23 goals in seven games.
The previous meeting turned into a 6-2 defeat of Vancouver. Ty Cartier and Will Cayllet scored a double apiece, and Alexis Lafrenier added two points. Curiously, the New Yorkers only had 25 shots on target for six goals. Dylan Garand also coped with his task and made 19 saves. In general, the hosts continue to win even without the main goalkeeper.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The 1-5 loss to the Rangers left Tampa Bay with an unpleasant memory of the beginning of the season. After that meeting, John Cooper's team improved significantly and won four victories in a row. Moreover, the Lightning's offense no longer looks as helpless as in the first game. In all four winning matches, the guests scored at least three goals.
It turned out especially well against the Islanders (5-3). Brandon Hagel scored a hat-trick and an assist, and Jake Guentzel added two goals. Although there was a draw after the second period, Tampa Bay put the squeeze on the opponent in the final twenty minutes. Andrey Vasilevsky blocked 20 shots. Now the team has a great opportunity to show how much it has changed since the previous face-to-face meeting.
The performance of both teams so far leaves little reason to rely on cautious hockey. The Rangers generally score at least four goals per game at home, and scored six times in the previous match against Vancouver. Tampa Bay also has a better game ahead. Hagel and Gunzel are in great shape, and Kucherov is able to create dangerous moments out of almost nothing.
Of course, a lot will depend on Vasilevsky, who may well seriously complicate the lives of the owners. But the Rangers also have problems in the goal line after Shesterkin's injury. As a result, both sides get good opportunities to score goals. Moreover, the guests clearly want to improve over the recent 1:5. It is unlikely that any of the opponents will sit out on the defensive for a long time, especially if the first puck is scored quickly enough.
Our betting tip is a total of more than 5.5 goals in 1.75
Statistical estimation based on historical data. It is not a bet, forecast, or investment recommendation. 18+
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The IT Rangersbetis more than 2.5 pucks
1.73
In all four home games of the season, the Rangers scored at least four goals.
The ITrateof Tampa Bay is more than 2.5 pucks
1.60
Tampa Bay has scored at least three goals in the last four games.
About the match
On October 14, 2026, the Rangers will host Tampa in the NHL Regular Season match at Madison Square Garden. Mike Sullivan's team will play with John Cooper's team.
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